Townshend Designs

Townshend Designs I'm a fully qualified fashion designer with over 35 years experience. l also do alterations.

It's Autumn 🍂 and toadstools are growing. They may look beautiful but they are poisonous.
03/06/2026

It's Autumn 🍂 and toadstools are growing. They may look beautiful but they are poisonous.

My sewing assistant. She means well (I think?)
30/05/2026

My sewing assistant. She means well (I think?)

I was given this quilting fabric but thought it looked better on a tote bag
23/05/2026

I was given this quilting fabric but thought it looked better on a tote bag

There's a bit of a Pacific Island theme going on here
13/05/2026

There's a bit of a Pacific Island theme going on here

This tote bag is printed with the map of London. I was going to say it's for those who'd like to travel but can't afford...
06/05/2026

This tote bag is printed with the map of London. I was going to say it's for those who'd like to travel but can't afford to.
However, it appears Mabel also wants to go overseas!

So this is the engine room where it all happens: industrial sewing machine and overlocker, pattern making table, threads...
29/04/2026

So this is the engine room where it all happens: industrial sewing machine and overlocker, pattern making table, threads and some selection of fabrics.

A few more tote bags for the charity NZ Gifts Of Love and Strength. The trims etc have all been upcycled. The bag will t...
28/04/2026

A few more tote bags for the charity
NZ Gifts Of Love and Strength.
The trims etc have all been upcycled.
The bag will the rabbit on it, is made from a candle- wick bedspread

For this tote bag l've taken my inspiration from the navy. Naval stripes and 'brass' buttons with rope handles. The rope...
22/04/2026

For this tote bag l've taken my inspiration from the navy.
Naval stripes and 'brass' buttons with rope handles. The rope is upcycled from some old string.
The tote bag will be given to the charity
NZ Gifts Of Love and Strength

Peg bag made for a farming client.
14/04/2026

Peg bag made for a farming client.

This skirt is for a little five year old. Who doesn't love spots and a pocket?
11/04/2026

This skirt is for a little five year old. Who doesn't love spots and a pocket?

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Christchurch
8053

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